What to do if I just received a “Notice of Entry of Judgement”?
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What to do if I just received a “Notice of Entry of Judgement”?
It states that the judgement creates a judgement lien which attaches a debt for the payment of money to the real property of the judgment debtor who is identified in the document. What does this mean? I don’t own property other than a vehicle which I use to get to work. I am willing to pay money per month, but the debt collection company said last year that they were still taking me to court even if I began paying them a monthly amount of money. I don’t know who I should call to ask questions since the collection agency doesn’t want to work with me. I am very unfamiliar with these situations. What about bankruptcy?
Asked on January 30, 2013 under Bankruptcy Law, Oregon
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you consult with a consumer law attorney about the the matter that you have written about that has experience in bankruptcy matters. Assuming that the judgment is substantial, more than $15,000, a bankruptcy filing may be the best way to eliminate the judgment against you.
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